Hwy 53 rehabilitation, streetscape project

Traffic impacts

None currently. When the project begins motorists will encounter lane closures and local detours July-October 2020, May-November 2021 and June 2022.

Truck detour map (pdf)
Local access map Stage 1A (pdf)
Local access map Stage 1B (pdf)

The Meetings tab features information about future and past public meetings.

About this project

A major pavement rehabilitation and streetscape enhancement project is expected to begin summer 2020 in International Falls. The purpose of the project is to address the aging Hwy 53 infrastructure in International Falls. When completed, the project will result in a smoother pavement surface, an improved drainage/storm sewer system, improved ADA compliant pedestrian accessibility, a multi-use trail, new state-of-the-art signal systems, an LED lighting system and other streetscape features.

Summary of work

• Reconstruct and rehabilitate Hwy 53 in International Falls
• Accessibility, drainage, safety and visual quality improvements

Existing conditions